Needham High Distinguished Career Awards

The Needham High School Distinguished Career Award has been
established to recognize former Needham High School students who
have gone on to distinguished careers in their chosen field of
endeavor.

By making a significant contirbution to our society, these
alumni bring honor to themselves and to their school and
community and therby serve as inspirations and role models to the
students of Needham.

Nomination Process

We greatly appreciate the enthusiasm with which individuals
have nominated alumni for the Needham High School Distinguished
Career Award, and welcome nominations recognizing other
outstanding graduates. The committee receives nominations
begining November 1st and ending May 1st.

Anyone may nominate a graduate of Needham High School, but
persons nominated must have graduated from Needham High School at
least ten years ago. Nominees will be mailed a profile form to
complete and return, if they wish to be considered for the award.

Each year a committee of twelve persons appointed by the high
school principal will choose up to three award recipients from
among the nominees. The high school princpal and or his/her
designee will serve as coordinator of the selection committee.

Selections are completed by June 25th. All award recepients
are notified and must attend an award ceremony. Nominations for
posthumous awards will be accepted. For nomination forms, please
contact the High School or e-mail your request to Wdermody@aol.com.